Thome Ship Management expands in the Philippines ON the cusp of a global seafarer shortage, Singapore-based tanker management specialist Thome Ship Management has expanded its presence in the Philippines, with a new state-of-the-art training centre to help ensure the future supply of qualified crew.
Manila revamping maritime legal framework THE Philippines is embarking on a major consolidation and revamp of its maritime legal framework to create a new National Maritime Code, as it seeks to 'revitalise and strengthen' its maritime sector, according to a government official.
Greek cruise tragedy not expected to hurt holiday bookings THE sinking of a cruise ship off the island of Santorini and the resulting oil spill are not expected to dampen strong holiday bookings expected for Greece this summer, the head of a world tourism body said.
Greek ship owner sues JPMorgan over investment losses in Russia
Tianjin Port's H2 profit surges 40%
59% plunge in orders for Japan shipbuilders
Russia plans world's longest tunnel linking Alaska
Princess transfers naming ceremonies PRINCESS Cruises has cancelled the Santorini naming ceremonies of the new Emerald Princess and Royal Princess
Sea motorways tenders opened TENDERS have been opened for motorways of the sea services linking Atlantic ports of Spain and France with northern France
Teekay spinning off again TEEKAY Shipping will create yet another publicly listed spin-off, Teekay Tankers, via an IPO planned for 2H07
Pemex charters to rebuild ageing fleet PEMEX, Mexico's state-run energy company, will soon time charter up to ten new product tankers to help rebuild its ageing fleet
Mexican ports join Megaports FOUR Mexican ports that account for 90% of the country's container throughput will soon start scanning boxes for nuclear weapons
CN won't lift lockout until law is official Locked-out union workers won't be back on the job until later in the week despite the passing of back-to-work legislation by lawmakers.
Rail tax breaks proposed
Carriers: Hazmat shippers key to avoiding disaster
Canadian parliament passes railway back-to-work bill Canada's federal parliament has approved legislation to force striking employees at Canadian National Railway back to work.
OOIL port sale still stalled by investment fund standoff OOIL has reported that its sale of the New York Container Terminal is still being held back by the authority's insistence on funds up front.
California to "Clean Trucks" with truck-company licensing and employment requirements
Antwerp's 24% March boom "mostly" organic growth, despite Rotterdam troubles
Maersk seeks coastal clarification in New Zealand High Court
OOCL sees 6% increase in Q1 Asia-Europe per-teu incomes
Tightened customs import control causes congestion at Tanjung Priok
Torm and Teekay to buy OMI Dampskibsselskabet Torm A/S together with Teekay Shipping have laid an offer for the shares in the US based tanker ...
BW Gas remains in Norway Leading LPG carrier owner/operator Bergesen Worldwide Gas (BW Gas) will have to remain in Norway, unless the owner, Helmut ...
Bourbon Dolphin enquiry begins Friday An enquiry into the capsizing and sinking of Bourbon Dolphin, 75 nautical miles north west of Shetland, begins in a ...
ConocoPhillips expands European ship supply operations Direct sales to ships of LSFO from own refineries begins in UK with moves afoot for similar service in Germany.
Arbitration court asked to intervene in St. Petersburg dispute Supplier fights challenges to use of loading berth.
EU won't wait for IMO action on CO2 Commission confirms plans to add ship emissions to CO2 trading scheme, green group says its 'not enough'.
'Bunker 60' publishes its final edition Lloyd's List ends publication of its specialist marine-fuel news service.
Rotterdam market remains quiet
China to issue 15 oil import licences The 15 new firms will need to meet strict criteria before being granted the import licence.
Pirate attacks fall in Southeast Asia Report says attacks fell to their lowest level in five years in Q1, 2007.
Maersk raises bunker surcharge Surcharge to be increased on services between the Mediterranean and US/Canada
Port authority, traders at odds on Busan sales Busan Port Authority expects year-on-year bunker sales to increase, but traders think otherwise.
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